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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
403 AM ChST Tue Nov 26 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A high risk of rip currents will continue through
much of the week along east facing reefs, with a moderate risk along
all other reefs. A moderate risk for lightning is expected through
tonight, mainly for Guam and Rota.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-260915-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
403 AM ChST Tue Nov 26 2024

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Tuesday
through 600 PM Wednesday

.TODAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      East  facing reefs............7 to 9 feet.
      South facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      West  facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 6 to 7 feet.
      Primary period...............8 to 9 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............13 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy................85 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 102.
Coastal Winds..................East at 15 to 20 mph, gusting to
                               30 mph near showers.

.TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY (6 PM TO 6 PM WEDNESDAY)...
Rip current risk.....High *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............6 to 8 feet.
      East  facing reefs............8 to 10 feet.
      South facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      West  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 7 to 8 feet.
      Primary period...............8 to 9 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............12 seconds.
Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 103.
Coastal Winds..................East at 15 to 20 mph, gusting to
                               30 mph near showers.

.OUTLOOK...The elevated trade swell and longer period northerly
swell looks to maintain a high rip current risk for east reefs and a
moderate risk for all other reefs for much of this week, possibly
into the weekend.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  0.7 feet at  9:55 AM Tuesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  4:30 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.4 feet at 11:21 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.6 feet at  5:38 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at 10:46 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  4:52 PM Wednesday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  0.7 feet at  9:49 AM Tuesday
High tide  1.9 feet at  4:27 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.4 feet at 11:15 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.5 feet at  5:35 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at 10:40 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.9 feet at  4:49 PM Wednesday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  9:03 AM Tuesday
High tide  1.6 feet at  3:43 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.3 feet at 10:51 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.1 feet at  4:57 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  9:42 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.6 feet at  3:59 PM Wednesday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  0.9 feet at 10:01 AM Tuesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  4:41 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.5 feet at 11:25 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.6 feet at  5:55 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.1 feet at 10:41 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  4:59 PM Wednesday

* Low Risk of rip currents - Strong currents can still occur near
jetties and reef channels. Always have a flotation device with you
in the water.

Moderate Risk of rip currents - Wave conditions support stronger
or more frequent rip currents. Always have a flotation device with
you in the water.

High Risk of rip currents - Large waves will produce strong rip
currents, especially along narrow reefs and beaches. If caught in
a rip current, swim parallel to the beach rather than against the
current.

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